Top 5 Red Wines for Spring

Light and fruity options to welcome warmer weather

One of the hallmarks of spring is the return of fresh fruits and veggies to the table after a long winter of eating cabbage and potatoes! That’s a bit of an exaggeration, but there is something to be said for a bright, light, red-fruited wine to help wipe away the winter blahs. Few wines deliver that with the consistency of New Zealand’s Central Otago Pinot Noir.

Medium- to light-bodied, redolent of crushed berries in a fresh, easy to drink style they embodies spring!

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Greg, I have 3 light reds for you to try if you can get your hands on them. The first is Lone Madrone Mezcla Roja, Sculpterra Grenache (70 cases or so made), and Wild Horse Blaufrankish. All are from Paso Robles and some might be available at the winery only. What the heck, it's a great excuse to go to a great wine region in Ca.

Fresh Market stores have a private label Cab that comes from Walla Walla Wash.that is very light bodied and a wonderful flavor. They have very tight quality controls. I am enjoying an 07 right now. AND it is less than 10 bucks a bottle! I just bought a case. I am trying their Merlot next.